Look WHOO's 1!

After months of planning, Gabby's 1st Birthday party was a hit! I decided to do an owl theme. Of course, my first thought was a princess party, but how many years is she going to want a princess party?? I figure while I have the choice, it will be something cute & fun.. like OWLS!!! I seriously love owls. If I could decorate my whole house in them, I would. Ok, maybe not my whole house.

Anywhoo.. it was fun! I got a lot of ideas via pintrest. I made decorated paper lanterns to look like owls & made felt owls with big googly eyes! I painted cork board decor in the shape of an owl, made pendant banners & a picture collage of Gabby's first year. I even did a video slide show of Gabby from the kicks in my stomach to saying her first words!

We bought the cake from Whole Foods & they did SUCH an amazing job. I gave them almost nothing to work with and trusted them completely... But I did designed the owl on the cake, which was cool. I gave the lady the picture of the owl & asked to include pink in the cake.. and the owl. No other colors or design specifications. So neat!

Gabby's party included family & friends since I have known since childhood. She had a blast opening presents and pulling all of the tissue paper out! During cake time she was a little unsure about what it was. After I let her taste it, she went to town! No real mess, but it was fun to watch. If this is any inclination about how she is going to be as a kid, she will be very particular about being dirty :)


The sandwiches & cupcakes were catered, thanks to my Mom, from Carolina Cafe. I made a yummy homemade mac & cheese with a white pizza dip. My Dad, Mom & Dan's Mom all brought delicious sides including ambrosia salad, cucumber dill salad & shrimp cilantro dish!

Thanks to all who came out & made this day very special for Gabby. Lets hope she remembers it ;) Hehe.

Happy Birthday, Gabby!! XOXO